GRE Word List
PHYSIOGNOMY
the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance
The meaning of the word physiognomy is the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| cessation | a temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop |
| deprecate | to express disapproval of |
| swamp | a wetland often partially or intermittently covered with water |
| wither | to become dry and sapless |
| indentation | the blank space produced by indenting : indention |
| quandary | a state of perplexity or doubt |
| brevity | shortness of duration |
| circumvent | to manage to get around especially by ingenuity or stratagem |
| obloquy | a strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language |
| bedizen | to dress or adorn gaudily |